Connect your "Soul with your Role" by registering for the Transformations Living from Within: The Journey toward an Undivided Life program

Courtesy photoThis series is led by Marianne Novak Houston of Kalamazoo, Michigan

Transformations is now taking registerations for the 2012-2013 Living from Within: The Journey toward an Undivided Life program. This series of four seasonal retreats: Oct. 26-28, 2012; Feb. 1-3, 2013; April 19-20, 2013 and June 28-30, 2013 from 7 p.m. Friday through noon Sunday at Transformations Spirituality Center.

This life enhancing program invites participants into a process of reconnecting who they are with what they do. Basic life questions are explored using poetry and stories. And quite often they become instructive when shared in the circle of trust that forms within the group.

This series is led by Marianne Novak Houston of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Houston is a retired teacher from the Vicksburg, Mich. school district. She was one of the first participants in the Courage to Teach program sponsored by Parker J. Palmer and The Fetzer Institute. Since her participation she has continued to work with Palmer and expand the work of his Center for Courage and Renewal based in Washington. For more information about Palmer and Houston’s work visit www.couragerenewal.org.

Past participants of the Living From Within program describe it as, “Always exceeding my expectations. It is the primary way that I connect with life’s mystery and gain clearness around my questions.”

“This retreat reminded me to stay grounded and to seek what will make me happy.”

“It is one of the most respectful processes I have experienced. Courage & renewal is what I come away with.”

The non-refundable deposit is $240 if paid by September 24, $360 after, and a balance of $230 is due upon arrival at each retreat weekend. Space is limited, registrations are due October 1. Rates include a private air-conditioned room with bath, meals and materials.

Transformations is located at 3427 Gull Road, just east of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Transformations Spirituality Center is a ministry of the Congregation of St. Joseph. Programs are ecumenical and open to all. Our goal is to help people discover and deepen their own unique spirituality.